Blatant disrespect for pensioners

Apr 13, 2012 Letters

The Editor,
I am appalled at the recent statement by the Minister in the Ministry of Finance, in relation to the entitlement of Old Age Pensioners.
As a pensioner who has served this my country proudly, starting from the British Guyana Volunteer Force and until recently, the Ministry of Agriculture, I find that those are the most disrespectful and irresponsible words ever uttered in a long time by a man who alleges that he represents the workings of our Lord God.
It brings back to my memory statements made in relation to the same issue of pensions, some time ago by a former Minister of Social Security during the former administration.
The Junior Minister has, in his capacity as a Minister of Government, brought shame and disgrace to the Guyana Legionnaires, the various Pensioners Associations, and all pensioners living in this nation, from Crabwood Creek to the Pakaraimas of our beloved nation.
I believe that our sister nations of Caricom would be shocked to hear of such a statement coming from a Government Minister, especially after his Party promised this nation, and especially the senior citizens, a better way of life in this nation of ours.
I respectfully suggest that all citizens should send a strong message of zero tolerance now to this disrespect shown to us pensioners.
Pensioner David Noel

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